Sheep Lake Cutoff Trail
1.0 mi
Distance
21m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Sheep Lake Cutoff Trail is a point-to-point trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 1 mile long. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Crested Butte, Colorado, about 16 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,202 ft |
| End | 1.0 mi | 3,053 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crested Butte, CO · about 16 mi away
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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